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HelpTest Code HCVRN Hepatitis C Virus/ RNA by PCR, Qual.
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB3201
Epic Description: HCV RNA QUALITATIVE
Synonym
Hep C Virus – RNA (Qual)
HCV RNA By PCR (Qual)
Hepatitis C Virus RNA DetectR
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
2 – Lavender, EDTA |
3 × 3.0 mL | 2.0 mL |
| Alternate | 2 – Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 3 × 3.0 mL | 2.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Deliver to lab within 3 hours of collection. Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Freeze immediately. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma/Serum
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 2.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: HCVQL
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=HEPATITIS+C+VIRUS+%28HCV%29+RNA%2C+QUALITATIVE
Assay Frequency
Monday-Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Freeze immediately. Transport frozen on dry ice.
CPT Code Information
87521